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\nIn this episode, we speak to Peter Monk about secularism. We then speak to Deep Throat about assisted dying in Qld. And then we finish with an argument as to how we should view China’s role in the COVID-19 crisis.
\nSecular News
\nPeter Monk from the NSL joins us
\nCardinal Pell
\nThe judges were not biased but perceptions matter.
\nHow can traditional law church services continue?
\nThe Fist: Judges can attend in their personal capacity but not in full regalia.
\nIn Victoria
\nA leading lawyer has defended the Catholic Church’s right to hold a traditional mass for judges and lawyers in Melbourne, despite protesters saying it should be scrapped.
\nKey points:
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\n* The “Red Mass” tradition for the legal fraternity dates back to the 13th century
\n* Protesters have called for lawyers and judges to not attend anymore
\n* The Melbourne Archdiocese says all are welcome
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\nThe Archdiocese of Melbourne hosted its annual “Red Mass” this week after the Victorian Bar Association promoted the event.
\nIt was well attended by senior judges wearing their robes and wigs.
\nAfter the service and blessings, the judiciary, members of the legal profession, staff and their families were invited to join Archbishop Peter Comensoli to stay for morning tea in the presbytery.
\nIn Qld
\nOpening of the law year
\nAt the beginning of the year judicial officers, members of the legal profession and the community are invited to attend the Law Year Church Service. The origins of the service can be traced back to the Middle Ages. In Queensland, the church service rotates through a number of different inner city churches, including the Greek Orthodox Church of St George, South Brisbane (pictured above). In other jurisdictions the service has also been held in local mosques and synagogues.
\nThe Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) posted a video of the 2018 Law Year Church Service on\u00a0YouTube.
\nFor many years in Queensland this service would occur in the middle of the year, as the cooler weather allowed judges to wear their ceremonial robes more comfortably. Recently, Queensland followed a Commonwealth-wide move towards simpler, more modern robe designs suitable for our sub-tropical climate. As a result, the church service is now held at the beginning of the year.
\nI ask that all Satanists attend
\nWear your robes dear Satanists.
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\nScomo commits Australia to his God
\nSee the article in The Guardian
\n\u201cIt is a moment like when Moses looked out at the sea and held up his staff \u2026 there are moments of great faith in this.\u201d
\nMorrison offers a prayer that begins \u201cheavenly father, we just commit our nation to you in this terrible time of great need and suffering of so many people\u201d.
\n\u201cAnd we do this also for the entire world \u2013 in places far from this country there are people suffering even more, going through tremendous hardship, crying out.\u201d
\nMorrison also prays for \u201ccolleagues in parliamentary roles, it doesn\u2019t matter what party they\u2019re from\u201d, ministers in his cabinet, and again for the premiers and chief ministers.
\n\u201cPray that you\u2019ll keep the national cabinet strong and united, and we may be able to face each day and each challenge with unity and purpose.\u201d
\nFrom Meredith Doig
\nThe Prime Minister expressed concern for those affected by these\u00a0unprecedented tim...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/085762e2-797c-4ef4-9b10-434ecde61c07/logo2018v2.jpg"}